Chapter 31 Service – Connected Disabled Veteran

Basic Eligibility:

• Veteran must have received an honorable discharge.
• Veteran must have a 20% (or greater) service-connected disability.
• As a result of the Veterans disability, vocational rehabilitation is required for employment.
• For more information, contact the Vocational Rehabilitation program at (800) 827-1000.
• Complete VA Form 22-1900.
• To verify eligibility contact the Boise Regional office at (208) 429-2228.

To Enroll:

• Your assigned VA counselor will complete a VA Form 22-1905 and will send to BSU.
• Each semester the Veteran wishes to use their benefits, a declaration will be filled out and submitted.
• All changes to the Veteran’s schedule prior to the first day of classes (adds, drops, class cancellations, and/or withdrawals) require the member to submit a new declaration to the VSO Office.

Changes:

• All changes to the Veteran’s schedule (major/minor, adds, drops, class cancellations, and/or withdrawals) must be approved by the assigned VA counselor.
• Any changes to contact information: 
  –Update BSU: Follow instructions on my.boisestate  
  –Notify BSU VSO 
  –Notify VA (888) 442-4551
  –Notify VA counselor
  –VA office at (800) 827-1000
  –Update direct deposit information with your VA counselor

Tutor:

• If the Veteran is in need of a tutor, please contact your VA counselor at the Regional Office.